Stacked Lobe Piercing

Stacked lobes are all about building up, not out. Instead of one placement, you choose two or more piercing points positioned above each other on the lobe for a layered, fashion forward look. It's one of the easiest ways to curate your ear with extra style, and because you're still working with soft lobe tissue, each point feels quick and manageable, even when a few are done in the same visit.

PriceFrom AUD $45

Pain level: 2-3 / 10 per point
Method: Needle
Minimum age:: 13 years*
Jewellery type:: Flatback, Barbell View jewellery options
Downsizing:: 6–8 weeks
Fully healed:: minimum 3 months

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Two Piercings From $80

Get two of your favourite standard piercings for just $80 when pierced with selected surgical steel jewellery. Read more

Pain is subjective, so treat this as a general guide rather than a guarantee of what you'll feel. Everyone's pain tolerance is different.

* Available from 13 years with parental consent, 16+ without. Check our ID & consent requirements here. Note: in WA you must be 18 years to get pierced without parental consent.

What Is A Stacked Lobe Piercing?

A stacked lobe piercing is simply two or more lobe piercings placed above each other rather than side by side. Each point sits in the same soft, fleshy part of the ear as a standard lobe piercing, so the placement itself is straightforward for most anatomy. What changes is the styling: with a stack, you get more room to layer jewellery, mix metals and build a look that feels distinctly yours.

Stacked lobes are popular because they're flexible. You can start with two points and add more later, or plan out a full stack from the start with your piercing specialist. Either way, it's a low commitment way to add personality to your ear.

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What To Expect

Here's how your experience at SkinKandy unfolds from the moment you arrive.

How We Pierce

Every point is pierced with a single-use hollow needle, never a piercing gun. Our SK Certified piercing specialists are nurse-trained and certified in infection prevention, so you're in safe hands from the first mark to the last point. Read more about our piercing approach before your visit.

Choosing Your Jewellery

We pierce stacked lobes with 16 gauge flatback posts or barbells, fitted fresh after each point. Browse our titanium jewellery range to see the options you'll be choosing from on the day.

Step By Step: Your Stacked Lobe Piercing Experience

Your piercing specialist will mark out each point on your lobe and check spacing with you before anything is pierced, so you can see the placement first.
Each piercing is done one at a time with a sterile, single use needle. You'll feel a quick pinch at each point, similar to a standard lobe piercing, and most people are in and out within a short studio visit.
Fresh jewellery is fitted straight after each piercing. We'll talk you through your 16 gauge flatback options on the day.
You'll get full aftercare guidance before you leave, plus advice on when to come back for downsizing your piercing once initial healing has settled.

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Find Your Nearest Studio

Ready to plan your stack? Pop into your nearest studio and our piercing specialists will help you map out the perfect placement.

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Aftercare

Stacked lobes heal in the same way as any lobe piercing, but with more than one point to look after you'll want to stay consistent with your routine. It's normal for healing to take a little time, so don't rush it.

Your Daily Routine

Stick to a simple daily routine using the right products, like our aftercare range, to keep every point on track.

Clean each piercing with a sterile saline solution twice daily.
Avoid swimming for 6 to 8 weeks while the piercings settle.
Avoid sleeping directly on the piercings while they're healing.
Be mindful of headphones, helmets and hats, since pressure on fresh piercings can slow things down.

When Can I Change My Jewellery?

We recommend downsizing to a flatter back around 6 to 8 weeks in, once initial healing has settled. Full structural healing for each point takes a minimum of 3 months, so hold off on frequent changes until then. For full guidance, read our post-piercing aftercare guide.

Pierced: Day one
Downsizing:: 6–8 weeks
Fully healed:: minimum 3 months

Jewellery For Your Stacked Lobe

We pierce stacked lobes with 16 gauge flatback posts or barbells, chosen to sit comfortably against the lobe while healing. Once you're fully healed, this is where the fun starts: swap in premium tops in gold or titanium and start building out a curated stack that's entirely your own.

316L surgical steel labret piercing with a polished ball end and flat disc backing

Starter Jewellery

Your first piece in each point is a 16 gauge flatback post or barbell, fitted for comfort while you heal. Shop flatback jewellery or browse our 316L surgical steel range for hypoallergenic starter options.

Building Your Stack

Once you're healed, it's time to layer. Add texture and variety with pieces from our hoops and huggies range to build out your look.

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Not Sure What Metal Suits You?

If you're torn between tones, our guide to silver, rose gold or gold can help, or shop by material to find what suits your skin tone and style.

FAQs

What is a stacked lobe piercing?

A stacked lobe is two or more piercings placed above each other on the ear lobe rather than side by side. It creates a layered look that's easy to build on over time and gives you more room to mix jewellery styles in one small space.

Does a stacked lobe hurt more than a single lobe piercing?

Not really. Each point sits in the same soft lobe tissue as a standard lobe piercing, so individually it's still a 2-3 out of 10. If you're getting a few points done in one visit, the cumulative feeling is still low. You'll feel a quick pinch at each spot and then it's done. Pain is subjective, so treat this as a general guide rather than a guarantee of what you'll feel. Everyone's pain tolerance is different.

How many piercings can I get stacked at once?

It depends on the size and shape of your lobe. Our piercing specialists will look at your anatomy and talk you through how many points comfortably fit while keeping enough spacing for healing and future jewellery changes.

What jewellery is used for a stacked lobe piercing?

We pierce with 16 gauge flatback posts or barbells. Once you're healed, you can upgrade to premium tops in gold or titanium to start building out your curated stack.

How long until I can change my jewellery?

We recommend downsizing to a flatter back around 6 to 8 weeks in, once initial healing has settled. Full structural healing for each point takes a minimum of 3 months, so hold off on frequent changes until then.

Can I get a stacked lobe as part of the two piercings from $80 deal?

Yes, stacked lobe piercings are included in our two piercings from $80 promotion. Ask your piercing specialist in studio to talk you through eligible jewellery options.

How do I look after a stacked lobe while it's healing?

Clean each point with a sterile saline solution twice daily, avoid swimming for 6 to 8 weeks and try not to sleep directly on the piercings. Be mindful of headphones, helmets and hats too, since pressure on fresh piercings can slow healing.

Can kids get a stacked lobe piercing?

Yes, our minimum age is 13 years with parental consent, or 16 years without. In Western Australia you need to be 18 to get pierced without parental consent.